A Murfreesboro home was the scene of high drama Friday evening as firefighters charged into a blaze to save a woman trapped inside, while her family watched in terror from outside. The fire, which is said to have started around 8:30 p.m. in the garage area, had consumed the Amberwood Circle residence upon the arrival of first responders from the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department.
The woman’s mother-in-law, Brenda Daniel, reportedly saw smoke billowing from their garage and, with her 12-year-old granddaughter promptly calling 911, urged everyone to evacuate, stated a report by WSMV. In the chaos, they did not realize that the woman, in her mid-30s, had not made it out until they were outside, "You’re just overwhelmed, you want to get it out. You want to protect your family," Daniel said.
The firefighting team from Engine 9 quickly located and rescued the trapped woman, while crew members from Engine 10 extinguished the flames. The coordinated efforts of the units including Ladders 4, 10, and 11, and administrative staff ensured the fire did not cause further damage, as reported by Rutherford Source. After the harrowing experience, the woman was checked on-site by emergency medical services but later taken to the hospital by Murfreesboro Police for further examination.
The professional grace under pressure of the fire department has been extolled, particularly the actions of firefighter Beau Smith. "We went straight in, and we kind of knew the layout a little bit. So we went ahead and searched two bedrooms and a bathroom,” Smith said, “That’s where I felt her there. And we just grabbed her and got out real quick,” he explained, as per WSMV. These occurrences, while rare in Murfreesboro, highlight the rigorous training that local firefighters undergo to be ready for such life-threatening situations.
Following the incident, the Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross was called in to assist the shaken family, FOX 17 reported. As the embers cool and investigations into the cause of the fire continue, the community is reminded of the valor and steadfast preparedness of those who protect and serve, often going into the heart of danger to bring others to safety.
